Tagged: Linux

Centralized XBMC library

Problem: I have multiple AppleTV’s running XBMC on them all reading from the same central server.  The issue was that the thumbnails might be on one and not the other, also watching TV series its hard to keep track of which episode I am on since I watch from multiple locations.

Solution: Doing some reading you can actually make all of the XBMC instances store data to a central server running MySQL.  Why would you want to do that? Well there are a few reasons, besides having everything in sync across the board it also gives you the ability to resume playback from where you left off in another room.

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Mini or not to Mini?

I have been kicking around the idea of setting up a desktop again instead of using my laptop for sometime now.  I have been looking at various options such as buying a Henge Dock, and wireless keyboard and then just hooking up the laptop to my 23in LCD. I am also trying to weigh in the fact that with a dedicated Mac Mini desktop I would be able to do away with my Linux file server and just run those hard drives via USB.
What do you think? Should I just get a Mini and be done with it or go with the docking route?  Both have their pros and cons and I could use your help to decide.